Laser Trumpet Caulastrea
Caulastrea sp
Saltwater Coral
Species Group: Trumpet Coral
Family: Faviidae
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Water parameters
Temp
76-80 F
Temperature
Maintaining a stable and appropriate temperature is critical for the survival of aquatic life.
pH 7.8 - 8.4 potential of HydrogenMeasuring the acidity or alkalinity of water on a 0–14 scale, where 7 is neutral, 7 is alkaline.
NO3 1-20 ppm NitrateWhile less toxic than ammonia, high nitrate levels (above 40–80 ppm) are important to monitor because they can cause fish stress, stunted growth, and harmful algae blooms.
NO2 <0.0001 ppm NitriteIt is a highly toxic, intermediate compound in the nitrogen cycle produced from broken-down ammonia
PO4 0.01 - 0.1 ppm PhosphateIt is essential for plant development but must be managed, as excess levels trigger nuisance algae blooms and inhibit coral calcification.
NH3 <0.1 ppm AmmoniaIt is the primary killer of aquarium fish, causing gill damage, stress, and death
Ca 380 - 450 ppm CalciumSupporting the growth, skeletal structure, and shell formation of corals, mollusks, crustaceans, and coralline algae
KH 8 - 12 dKH AlkalinityIt acts as a shield, neutralizing acids to prevent dangerous pH "crashes" that can harm fish, corals, and plants.
Mg 1200 - 1400 ppm MagnesiumIt enables coral growth by supporting skeletal formation, assists in metabolic processes, and ensures that calcium is available for corals, clams, and coralline algae.
SG 1.023 - 1.026 SG SalinityEssential for maintaining stable, natural water parameters, proper osmoregulation, and stress-free environments for marine fish and corals
ORP 250 - 400 mV Oxidation-Reduction PotentialA higher positive mV indicates clean, oxygen-rich water with high water quality, while low readings indicate high pollution.
About Laser Trumpet Caulastrea
General information
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<div class="quick_stat_entry">In general, species from Caulastrea have branches that sprungs out from a central base, where each branch ends in a large head. Overall, their structure resembles like a trumpet. When it comes to polyps, they have large fleshy polyps that can expand greater than its skeletal colony.</div>
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<div class="quick_stat_entry">As for the Laser Trumpet Caulastrea, they are predominantly colored purple with light blue mouth.This are the water parameters for cultivating Laser Trumpet Caulastrea:
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<li>Calcium: 400 – 450 ppm</li>
<li>Alkalinity: 2.86 – 4.29 MEQ/L (8 – 12 dKH)</li>
<li>Phosphates: 0</li>
<li>Magnesium: 1200 – 1350</li>
<li>Strontium: 8 -10</li>
<li><span class="subListHeading1">Temperature: </span>72° – 78° F (22° <strong>- </strong>26° C)</li>
<li><span class="subListHeading1">Salinity / Specific Gravity:</span> 1.023 – 1.025</li>
<li>pH: 8.1 – 8.4</li>
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Diet & nutrition
On top of the fact that Laser Trumpet Caulastrea gets its prmary nourishment from the symbiotic zooxanthellae living within their tissues, the addition of supplemental foods is recommended like mysis and brine shrimp.
Determining sex
A mature tank is highly recommended in cultivating Laser Trumpet Caulastrea. They should be first set in the bottom part of the tank, and later on, can be transferred to the middle part.
Breeding & spawning
The Laser Trumpet Caulastrea requires low to moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.
Origination
The Laser Trumpet Caulastrea can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.
Cautions
The Laser Trumpet Caulastrea is highly sensitive to light. This is the reason why you should set them at the bottom part of the tank. Then after acclimation, it is the only time that you can transfer them on the mid tank portion.
Acclimation process
Since the Laser Trumpet Caulastrea are marine species, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity. Make sure that you will not expose them to bright light (specially with metal hallides) as they are highly senstive to this.
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